Species Goosegrass Sedge

Goosegrass Sedge

Carex eleusinoides

Goosegrass Sedge is an attractive perennial wetland grass. Its fine-textured foliage is a vibrant green without much in the way of flowers. This grass is an excellent choice for naturalizing wet areas and is often used for mass plantings in low-lying, wet areas like marshes, shorelines, and drainages. This sedge is adaptable and is usually deer and rabbit resistant. It does, however, attract the occasional butterfly and dragonfly for pollination. Its deep, sturdy roots make it a great soil stabilizer, helping to reduce erosion around streams and other low-lying areas.

Watering:

Minimal

Propagation:

Seed Propagation,Division,Rhizome Propagation,Vegetative Plugging

Hardiness Zone:

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,yellow

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Invasive:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Goosegrass Sedge requires moderate watering. Water once a week to keep the soil moist, allowing the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. Water in the morning to avoid evaporation and make sure to water until the soil is completely saturated, as Goosegrass Sedge prefers evenly moist soil. During the summer, you may need to water more frequently, especially during hot and dry weather. Reduce waterings in the winter, when growth slows down.

sunlight

Goosegrass Sedge thrives in full sun to light shade. For optimal growth, it should receive at least 4 hours of direct sunlight per day. If it is planted in full sun, avoid periods of intense afternoon sun by providing a light shade cloth or other type of shade. Goosegrass Sedge should not be in full shade all day; rather, it should be planted in a location that will receive at least 4 hours of filtered sunlight per day.

pruning

Goosegrass Sedge should be pruned twice a year to promote healthy growth. Prune in early spring, before new growth begins. Cut the stems down to within 2 to 5 inches of the surface of the soil. After new growth appears, prune the entire plant again, cutting the stems to the same 2 to 5 inch length and removing any dried or dead foliage from the center of the plant. Haste this early summer pruning as soon as flowering has finished. This will help to prevent the spread of potential disease and keep the plant healthy.